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Help with this I don't know how to solve plz greatly appreciate

Help with this I don't know how to solve plz greatly appreciate-example-1
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Answer:

cos∅ = 16√481/481

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²

cos∅ = adjacent/hypotenuse

tan∅ = opposite/adjacent

Step 1: Find hypotenuse

15² + 16² = c²

c = √481

Step 2: Find cos∅

cos∅ = 16/√481

cos∅ = 16√481/481

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